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[Daily News] IT has been a quarter of a century since the passing of the Father of the Nation, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere.

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[Daily News] As Tanzania commemorates the 25th anniversary of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere's passing, his contributions to the nation's health sector remain a lasting legacy.

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[spotlight] In June, we heard what could be this year's biggest HIV breakthrough: a twice-yearly injection can prevent HIV infection. Findings from a second large study of the jab has now confirmed that it works. Elri Voigt goes over the new findings and unpacks the licenses that are expected to facilitate the availability of generic versions of the jab in over a hundred countries, including South Africa.

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[Premium Times] The Court of Appeal decision cleared the way for the case presented by the Bile and Ogale communities of Rivers State to proceed to a full trial, which will likely involve the disclosure of crucial internal Shell documents.

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[Radio Dalsan] The Somali Civil Aviation Authority has enacted a significant ban on using drones within a five-nautical-mile radius of Aden Abdulle Airport in Mogadishu, effective immediately.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Public Service Commission (PSC) has raised serious concerns regarding the legitimacy of the academic credentials of Edith Fortunate Abongo, a personal assistant to the Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Ruth Chepngetich became the first woman to ever run a marathon in under two hours and 10 minutes, as she broke the world record in a time of 2:09:56 on her way to winning the Chicago Marathon on Sunday.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi Kenya -- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Kenyans to remain calm and peaceful as he prepares for his upcoming trial at the Senate, set to begin on Tuesday.

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[Liberian Observer] Liberia's mining sector stakeholders have praised President Joseph N. Boakai for signing Executive Order No. 136, establishing the National Railway Authority (NRA) to oversee the country's rail infrastructure. This strategic move is viewed as a significant development for the country's economy, particularly in terms of the mining sector's ability to access critical infrastructure.

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[Liberian Observer] ArcelorMittal Liberia donated a huge quantity of assorted medical supplies and equipment worth over US$150,000 to the Nimba County Health Team. The donation, on Friday, October 11, reflects the company's ongoing commitment to bolstering the county's healthcare system in collaboration with the George Way Harley Hospital.

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[Liberian Observer] -- 3 new cases confirmed, a total 11 under treatment now

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[Vanguard] Before the Nigerian economy began to take a consistent and dramatic tumble, shopping in superstores became a lifestyle Nigerians savoured lavishly.

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[Premium Times] The government's attention should shift from the irrelevant official statements of the president or a governor commiserating with families of the victims, each time it occurs...

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[Vanguard] The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology has launched a 10-year roadmap aimed at transforming Nigeria's raw material sector, with a target of achieving 60 per cent value addition by 2034.

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[Vanguard] The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, has engaged the Secretary-General of Africa Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA, Mr Wamkele Mene, with a view to maximising Nigeria's opportunities under the initiative.

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[This Day] The long awaited flight between Nigeria and Italy has become a reality as Italian flag carrier, Neos Airline has announced commencement of direct flight service between Lagos and Milan end of October.

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[Leadership] Ahead of the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nigerian environmental organisations have called on the country's delegates to demand reparations for climate debt and economic reforms.

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[This Day] During a brief conversation on the sidelines of the just concluded 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Major General Adamu Garba Laka, the National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre shared exclusive insights with Chiemelie Ezeobi on the progress of Nigeria's fight against insurgency and terrorism. He also discussed the ongoing efforts to establish a national centralised forensic database, which promises to revolutionise crime-fighting in the country. With 505 convictions

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[Daily Trust] The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of Faisal, son of former Kaduna State Governor, Sen. Ahmed Makarfi, in an auto-crash along the Kaduna-Kano highway on Saturday.

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[Daily Trust] Fulani herdsmen in Zangon Urban community in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State have raised an alarm over alleged victimisation and extortion by military personnel deployed under Operation Safe Haven in the area.

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[The Herald] Zimbabwe announced yesterday that it had recorded two confirmed Mpox cases, but Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora swiftly reassured the nation that everything is under control as all structures have been put on high alert, including at ports of entry.